19520318 City Council MinutesSupt. Lawson reported that,the Methodist Church, Richfield Service and A. B. Miller
.are going to put in their curb and gutter on Fifth Avenue South.
Mayor McGibbon reported the Chamber of Commerce afe willing to co-operate with the
city in getting our streets black -topped.
There being/bfurther business a •meeting adjourned.
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City Clerk Mayor 1,6'T
March 4, 1952
The Council met for its regular session with the following councilmen present
Holmquist, Tucker, 7uson, Engels, Vollan Maxwell and Miller present. A motion
was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Miller to nominate
Councilman Tucker as Mayor protem in the absence of Mayor McGibbon.
The water collectors report was read. A•motion was made by councilman Maxwell'and
seconded by councilman Miller that the bills which` were approved 1*ethe 'hudit:tng
committee be allowed and warrants be drawn on the proper funds. Motion carried.
A reguuest from
Mr. D. R. Lynn asked for permission to use 25 feet on. the south side of Maple street
to stake his lmmber while building his new home, he also stated he would keep lights
out at night. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman
Vollan that Mr. Lynn be allowed to use the south 15 feet of Maple street in front of
his property fora period of 60 days, under the direction of the police department,
and he must furnish an indemity Bond for $10,000, Motion carried.
A letter was read from Al Brandt inyhich he states he would like to purchase lots
3, 4, 5 and 6 in block 14 plat of the city of Edmonds, Mayor protem Tucker suggested
this be held over until we get a deed from the County. Ff.
As there were no objections to the assessments on L. I. D. No 65
A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tuson that Ord.
N"o 617, confirming the assessement Roll for L. I. D. No. 65 be passed and published.
Motion carried.
Two bids were re�8�vihc"�ii%l�gp car one from Hopper Chevrolet in which he re-
submitted his bi w� a or an Oldsmobile car of 145 H. P. for $2358, the other
bid from Edmonds Potor Co., in the amount of $ "2299.1.a1 with special equipment. r
A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Miller that we
accept the bid for the Chevrolet Delus four door sedan with special equipment subject
to modification. A roll call vote showed Holmquist yes, Tuson yes, Engels no, Vollan
• yes, Maxwell yes and Miller yes. After some discussion and several councilmen with-
drawing their votes a motion was made by councilrim-T
b'1 Vollan and seconded`by councilman
tuso moio erj order the purchase of the car char l--call vote showed . no and two
yeses A wont %n was made by councilman Holmquist and seconded by councilman Tuson r
to rdject all bids and call for bids for a police car, the safety committee and
attorney to draw up the call for bids. Bids to be opened at the next meeting March.
18.., Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Vollan that the
call for bids for laying of water pipe be changed from March 18 to April 1. Motion
carried.
Supt. Lawson reported He had complaints about the condition existing at the Schuster
soap factory, and he had examined'the site and found it very unsanitary. A motion was
made by councilman Vollan and seconded by councilman Miller that this be referred to
the Health Officer. Motion carried.
There",bei:ng-, Ifi�+th{er bus'{Mess" the.,meeting adj urned
City- ' clerk Mayor
March 18, 1952
The Council met for its regular session with Mayor McGibbon presiding. The roll call
showed the following councilmen present Holmquist, Tucker, Engels, Vollan, Maxwell
and Miller.
A letter was read from the'Washington State Liquor Control Board in which they ask
for a five minute parking Zone on Fourth Avenue just north of Main street between
12 noon and 8 P. M. A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded b y council-
-man Maxwell to refer this to the safety committee. Motion carried.
the water department '¢-o
The request from Mr. Wickstrom for�furnishimg pipe `for a water line was referred to
the water committee.
A letter was read from Warren A. Bishop asking for a Local Improvement District for
a sewer in the Willis District, also a number of residents from this district were*
present at this meeting. A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by
Councilman Maxwell that this matter be referred to the Street committee for consideration
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Mr. Marshall came before the council and stated that he had completed his sewer
but was unable to collect the money from from the property owners for their shale
as was promised him. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by council—
man Tucker that his be referred to: the Attorney and Street Committee, and a report
be, made to the Council at its next meeting. Motion carried.
Mr. Cooper and Steed again came before the council in regards to a larger water main
on Third avenue south.
A motion was made by councilman Miller and seconded by councilman Miller for the
City to purchase Iota 3, 4, 5s and 6 in block 14. Motion carried,
k motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Holmquist to
purchase an outside flag for the flagpole. Motion carried..
A bid was received from Hopper Chevrolet Co., for a police car in the amounts of
$1847.46, 1930.30 and 2,091.49, amounts include 134.00 Federal Excise tax, also
a letter was read from Edmonds Motor Co. A motion was made.by councilman Maxwell
and seconded by councilman Vollan to accept the bid from Hopper Chevrolet Co.,
for a DeLux four door sedan for $1,930.30 less federal exciee. tax of 126.00.1 plus
3� tax.less $700 turn in for,the.old car. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Maxwell that the
City deed the North 30 feet of the street west of the Railroad right of way to the
Port District,(with the•stipulation that any revenues derived from consessions be paid
to the City.) Motion' carried.
A petition was read to the council for the rezoning of lots 3 and 4 in Block J,
for commercial property. A motion was made by councilman Miller and seconded by
councilman Vollan that April 1 be set for the date of hearing on rezoning this
property. Motion carried.
A letter was read from Dr. Kenny Health Officer for the City about the condition
that he found at the Schuster Soap Factory, which he has ected two times.
Mr. Schuster being present at this meeting stated he woul� have about 60 days
as he is going to move his factory to North Seattle. The Council granted him
this time.
A petition was read for a sewer, on Dayton street from .7th, to ninth Street. Also A'C'. COOP
petition for street work on Ninth Avenue, Maple, and walnut streets were referred �`� M•�
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There being no further bus' esa the meeting adjourned.
City Clerk Mayor pro tem
April 1. 1952
The Council met for its regular session with the following councilmen present
Holmquist, Tucker, IvIson, Engles, Vollan and Maxwell present. A motion was made
by councilman Vollan and seconded by councilman Tuson that Councilman Maxwell
act as Mayor por tem in the absence of the Mayor for -the balanod of the Mayorts
term. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Vollan that the
bills which were approved by the.auditing committee be allowed and warrants be
drawn on the proper funds. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by Holmquist that
Donis Cafe be refunded $6 from his license on the Juke box as he has gone out of
business. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Holmquist and seconded by co uncilman Tuson that
Donald Brown be allowed to use six ffet of the sidewalk and,to barrgcade the curb so he may
unload his trucks while building on Fourth Avenue south of Main street. Motion carried.
Six bids were received for the laying of water mains, one from Joe Colluccio for $1809.00,
Thos. H. Kent, for $1580,Ralph R. McKay for $2458.48, Edward W. Hayes $1693.00..
John M. Bruch, $2,177.00, and Davis & Ryland Contractors, $1553.80. A motion was made
by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Tuson to accept the bid from
Davis & Ryland contractors also that he must post a preformance bond and the Attorney
is to draw up the contract, work. is to be started with 15 days after the signing
of the contract and to be completed within 45 days. Motion carried..
Attorney read the Ordinance by ,title for the setting up of L. I. D. # 66, for a sewer
on Dayton street from Seventh to Ninth Avenue.
This was the night set for the hearing on rezoning of lots 3 and 4 in Block J from
a residential zone to a commercial"zone. Therebeing no objection to the rezoning a
motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Vollan for lots 3 and
4 in Block J be changed from a redidential zone to a commercial zone, Motion carried.